Jelly Roll couldn’t be prouder of Lainey Wilson. The two were friends long before their careers collectively took off, and although they now sometimes compete in awards show categories and for chart positions, no one believes Wilson deserves all of her success, and more, than Jelly Roll. “I pride myself on being a really hard worker,” Jelly Roll tells…
Cody Johnson was announced as a performer at the 2024 CMA Awards, but failed to reveal which song he was performing. Fortunately, fans guessed correctly, and he was joined on stage by Carrie Underwood to sing their current hit single, “I’m Gonna Love You.” The song is the first release from Johnson’s recent Leather Deluxe Edition album, out now. The father…
Cody Johnson’s biggest cheerleader, and strongest inspiration, is his wife, Brandi. The father of two reflected on her influence backstage, after winning the CMA Award for Album of the Year, for his 2023 Leather record. “She was the first one out of her seat,” Johnson said. “Maybe besides Jelly Roll. If it wasn’t for Brandi, I wouldn’t be here. I’m being…
Brooks & Dunn won the CMA Award for Vocal Duo of the Year, for the first time in 18 years. Brooks & Dunn shared the category with Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Maddie & Tae and The War And Treaty. “What a weird business, right?” Ronnie Dunn said from the stage. “I love it. And right now I really…
Lainey Wilson will continue her reign as the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, for the third year in a row. The Louisiana native, who won the trophy at CMA Awards, thanked her family, her boyfriend Devlin “Duck” Hodges, and her fans. “Duck, I love you so much. Man, this community has wrapped its arms around me, and lifted…
Cody Johnson has another CMA Award! The Texan won the trophy for Album of the Year, for his Leather album released last year. “I did not expect that. I truly expected for Chris Stapleton or Jelly Roll to be announced . I’ll be honest with you, I looked at my wife Brandi and I said, ‘Jelly Roll’s…
Lainey Wilson is already the star of the 2024 CMA Awards, even ahead of the live ceremony. The Louisiana native is nominated for three trophies, including the night’s highest honor, Entertainer of the Year, and will also perform, plus share co-hosting duties with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. For someone who spent more than a decade living in Nashville, dreaming of…
The 2024 CMA Awards are almost here. The star-studded ceremony takes place on Wednesday, November 20. Keep reading to find out all of the details about the annual show. How to Watch: The CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 20, at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. The show will also stream the next day on…
We now know who will be presenting the coveted trophies at this year’s CMA Awards. Simone Biles, Jeff Bridges and The Oak Ridge Boys have been announced as presenters, along with Carly Pearce, Dustin Lynch, Don Johnson, Jordan Davis, Clint Black, Mark Collie, Little Big Town, Billy Bob Thornton, Katharine McPhee, Freddie Freeman, Jackson Laux, Taylor Frankie Paul, Caleb…
In recent years, plenty of artists have had crossover success from country to pop, including Jelly Roll, Carrie Underwood, Kane Brown, HARDY and more. There are also numerous pop artists, such as Post Malone and Beyoncé, who have enjoyed a successful foray into country music, although not without criticism. But two of the people who won’t complain about crossover…
